Mica Anders
@andersgenealogy.bsky.social
Historian, people finder, family mystery solver. 🕵🏽♀️ Helping people connect with their past by researching records and analyzing DNA 🧬
“My grandmother was distant. My mother was distant. I'm distant.
A client learned her great-grandmother was separated from her children in slavery and searched for decades. Knowing why doesn’t erase the pattern but turns shame to compassion and begins healing.
#genealogy
A client learned her great-grandmother was separated from her children in slavery and searched for decades. Knowing why doesn’t erase the pattern but turns shame to compassion and begins healing.
#genealogy
October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“My grandmother was distant. My mother was distant. I'm distant.
A client learned her great-grandmother was separated from her children in slavery and searched for decades. Knowing why doesn’t erase the pattern but turns shame to compassion and begins healing.
#genealogy
A client learned her great-grandmother was separated from her children in slavery and searched for decades. Knowing why doesn’t erase the pattern but turns shame to compassion and begins healing.
#genealogy
The stories we tell ourselves about our families are often incomplete: "We were just poor farmers" or "We never amounted to much."
But genealogical research reveals a different truth.
Reclaiming these narratives can heal generational shame and restore our rightful pride.
#genealogy
But genealogical research reveals a different truth.
Reclaiming these narratives can heal generational shame and restore our rightful pride.
#genealogy
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The stories we tell ourselves about our families are often incomplete: "We were just poor farmers" or "We never amounted to much."
But genealogical research reveals a different truth.
Reclaiming these narratives can heal generational shame and restore our rightful pride.
#genealogy
But genealogical research reveals a different truth.
Reclaiming these narratives can heal generational shame and restore our rightful pride.
#genealogy
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BREAKING: Hakeem Jeffries just gave the longest ever House floor speech as he fought back against Republicans’ Big Bad Betrayal Bill.
He beautifully told stories of Americans who will be hurt by this legislation and has united our caucus. Thank you, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
He beautifully told stories of Americans who will be hurt by this legislation and has united our caucus. Thank you, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
July 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: Hakeem Jeffries just gave the longest ever House floor speech as he fought back against Republicans’ Big Bad Betrayal Bill.
He beautifully told stories of Americans who will be hurt by this legislation and has united our caucus. Thank you, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
He beautifully told stories of Americans who will be hurt by this legislation and has united our caucus. Thank you, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
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Officially, two Black men hold the record for longest speeches in the House and Senate, respectively:
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries with a “magic minute” record of 8 hours and 44 minutes
Sen. Cory Booker with his marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries with a “magic minute” record of 8 hours and 44 minutes
Sen. Cory Booker with his marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes
July 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Officially, two Black men hold the record for longest speeches in the House and Senate, respectively:
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries with a “magic minute” record of 8 hours and 44 minutes
Sen. Cory Booker with his marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries with a “magic minute” record of 8 hours and 44 minutes
Sen. Cory Booker with his marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes
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The moment that Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the record for the longest House floor speech in US history protesting the Republican tax bill.
Jeffries just broke the record for the longest House speech in US history standing up for Americans
YouTube video by Adam Parkhomenko
youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The moment that Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the record for the longest House floor speech in US history protesting the Republican tax bill.
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This has not aged great
June 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This has not aged great
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The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including historical offices.” 🗃️
American Historical Association Condemns Indiscriminate Cuts to the Federal Government
The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including hist...
www.historians.org
March 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including historical offices.” 🗃️
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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It’s an epidemic that needs to be contained.
February 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It’s an epidemic that needs to be contained.
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Looking for a rally on “Presidents” Day? Join neighbors with Indivisible West Metro: mobilize.us/s/2h6IVP #muskorus
February 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Looking for a rally on “Presidents” Day? Join neighbors with Indivisible West Metro: mobilize.us/s/2h6IVP #muskorus
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February 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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And THIS is part of why I fly SWA every time if possible.
February 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
And THIS is part of why I fly SWA every time if possible.
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Re-upping this. We need experts in media literacy & stewards of the freedom to read now more than ever.
February 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Re-upping this. We need experts in media literacy & stewards of the freedom to read now more than ever.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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These are your words of the week
genre
ethnic cleansing
doge
potash
tariff
coup
Ahabian
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
genre
ethnic cleansing
doge
potash
tariff
coup
Ahabian
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
The Words of the Week - Feb. 7
Dictionary lookups from the trade wars, the Grammy Awards, and the high seas
www.merriam-webster.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
These are your words of the week
genre
ethnic cleansing
doge
potash
tariff
coup
Ahabian
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
genre
ethnic cleansing
doge
potash
tariff
coup
Ahabian
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
History has shown that even when our voices were not heard, we could still effect change
Examples like the Montgomery Bus Boycott show us that if we ORGANIZE & come together things can change
Our ancestors have shown that we can & MUST do this. History has also shown what happens if we don't
Examples like the Montgomery Bus Boycott show us that if we ORGANIZE & come together things can change
Our ancestors have shown that we can & MUST do this. History has also shown what happens if we don't
January 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
History has shown that even when our voices were not heard, we could still effect change
Examples like the Montgomery Bus Boycott show us that if we ORGANIZE & come together things can change
Our ancestors have shown that we can & MUST do this. History has also shown what happens if we don't
Examples like the Montgomery Bus Boycott show us that if we ORGANIZE & come together things can change
Our ancestors have shown that we can & MUST do this. History has also shown what happens if we don't
During a Breakthrough Session a client shared how her ancestors started appearing in her dreams as she searched for their stories. Through our work together, they came to life in the records. That's the magic of genealogy!
Want help finding the ancestors who've been calling to you? Let's connect.
Want help finding the ancestors who've been calling to you? Let's connect.
January 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
During a Breakthrough Session a client shared how her ancestors started appearing in her dreams as she searched for their stories. Through our work together, they came to life in the records. That's the magic of genealogy!
Want help finding the ancestors who've been calling to you? Let's connect.
Want help finding the ancestors who've been calling to you? Let's connect.
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In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
January 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist